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Manhattan Mosque Fires Up Long Island Race

August in the Hamptons usually means vacation, the beach and traffic. This year, it also means a furious political fight that could have big implications for the national parties.

Three Republicans—businessman Randy Altschuler, Richard Nixon grandson Chris Cox and former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer George Demos—are all vying for the chance to challenge incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop.

Mr. Bishop's...

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